iPhone users have been waiting eagerly for any news about the latest smartphone to be released by Apple, the iPhone 8. This next generation iPhone is one of the most highly anticipated mobile devices since the launch of the iPhone 7.
The iPhone 8 will be Apple’s 10th anniversary smartphone and according to various media reports might debut wireless charging. The flagship phone as per French Apple news site Mac4Ever might be unveiled as early as on September 12th itself and not later as many rumors speculate. Mac4Ever reported several testimonials corroborating their sources that Apple must already be sorting out staff rotas and planning marketing campaigns. According to a Forbes report, keeping in tradition to the unveiling and launching of their phones, if Apple unveils the iPhone 8 on 12th September, then pre orders could start from September 15th with the handset going on sale one week later on Friday, September 22nd. It is also interesting to note that the Samsung Galaxy Noteunveiled yesterday will also be available for sale from the 15th of September. If the media speculations are true, both smartphone giants will be going head to head with 2 flagship products for the first time.
This latest iPhone is rumored to have some radical changes, including a striking ‘copper gold’ color according to pictures shared on popular Chinese microblogging site Weibo.
Rumors also suggest that Apple has been holding back some of its most groundbreaking features for this year’s models which might come in three sizes. The three models will include a 4.7 inch iPhone 7s, a 5.5 inch iPhone 7s Plus and a 5.8 inch iPhone 8.
Several media reports also suggest that the newest model might also be named as iPhone X or iPhone Edition. The price for the iPhone 8 model might be more than the normal $ 649 (£ 599, AU $1,079, Rs. 41,583) as the larger iPhone 8 model will be significantly more advanced than the 7s and 7s Plus.
The fast food chain McDonald’s also appears to have leaked iPhone 8’s full screen design while sending a marketing email to nugget fans in Australia. The email includes an image of an iPhone with an edge to edge display. It also shows the much leaked ‘notch’ at the top of the screen which will reportedly house iPhone 8’s earpiece, front facing camera and sensors.
Other rumors claim that Apple might replace the Touch ID and add face recognition to the iPhone 8 because of problems with its “controller” chip. Well, one thing’s for sure, confirmation of these rumors along with other specifications that haven’t been “leaked” yet are only a couple of weeks away!
Instagram is rolling out two major features in June 2025 that promise to give users unprecedented creative control and privacy: grid rearranging and silent posting. The long-awaited grid rearranging tool allows users to freely drag and drop posts anywhere on their profile grid, breaking away from the traditional chronological order. This means users can now curate their profiles for a more visually appealing or thematic presentation, without the hassle of deleting and reposting content—an update especially welcomed by brands, creators, and anyone meticulous about their digital aesthetic.
In tandem, Instagram is introducing the “Post quietly to profile” feature, which lets users add photos and videos to their grid without notifying followers or pushing the content to their feeds. This silent posting option is ideal for those who want to document moments privately, experiment with new content, or maintain a cohesive grid without spamming their audience. It’s designed to reduce the pressure of public sharing, making Instagram a more comfortable space for personal expression and experimentation.
These updates reflect Instagram’s commitment to user empowerment and flexibility, responding directly to years of feedback. As Instagram head Adam Mosseri stated, the goal is to help users “create and share without added pressure,” giving them more freedom over how their content appears and how they engage with their audience.
Zepto, a leading quick commerce startup, has postponed its planned IPO to early 2026, shifting its focus to achieving profitability and increasing Indian shareholding before going public.
Key Reasons for Delay
Profitability Focus: Zepto aims to reach EBITDA break-even before listing, unlike many tech firms that went public while still loss-making.
Market Uncertainty: Ongoing global and domestic market volatility influenced the decision to wait for more stable conditions.
Peer Comparison: The company wants to present a stronger profit profile, learning from the performance of rivals like Swiggy and Zomato (now Eternal).
Boosting Domestic Shareholding
Target: Zepto plans to raise Indian ownership to at least 51% to comply with FDI norms and reinforce its Indian identity.
Actions: The company is conducting secondary share sales to Indian investors and founders are increasing their stakes by buying from foreign investors.
Progress: Domestic ownership has reached about 40-44%, with expectations to surpass 51% before the IPO.
Financial and Operational Updates
Efficiency Drive: Zepto is optimizing operations, running over 900 dark stores and offering 48,000 SKUs, to reduce cash burn and move toward profitability.
Challenges: The company faces stiff competition from Swiggy Instamart and Blinkit, leading to higher costs, and has dealt with operational pauses and regulatory scrutiny in some regions.
Outlook
Zepto remains positive about its future, aiming to raise around $800 million in its IPO and attract both domestic and international investors. CEO Aadit Palicha emphasizes building a sustainable, majority Indian-owned business before entering the public market.
Summary: Zepto’s IPO delay reflects a strategic focus on financial stability and regulatory compliance, with profitability and Indian ownership at the forefront.
Sandeep Nailwal, co-founder of Polygon, has been appointed as the first CEO of the Polygon Foundation, marking a shift from decentralized governance to focused leadership. This change aims to provide clear direction and accelerate Polygon’s growth in the competitive blockchain space.
Under Nailwal’s leadership, Polygon will discontinue its zkEVM network in 2026 to concentrate on the Polygon PoS chain and AggLayer, a new cross-chain liquidity protocol. Significant upgrades to the Polygon PoS chain are planned, starting with the Bhilai upgrade in July 2025, to enhance transaction capacity and support large-scale financial applications.
Polygon enters this new phase with a strong financial position, enabling long-term development without fundraising pressures. While Nailwal leads the Foundation, Marc Boiron continues as CEO of Polygon Labs. This leadership restructuring aims to drive innovation and reinforce Polygon’s position in Ethereum scaling and the Web3 ecosystem.